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Assam Congress Sets 100-Seat Push, Rules Out AIUDF Alliance for 2026 Polls

Seat-sharing talks with other opposition parties are underway to build a united challenge to the BJP.

Overview

  • Gaurav Gogoi said the party will field candidates in roughly 100 of 126 constituencies and leave the rest to allies after negotiations.
  • He declared there is a zero percent chance of any tie-up with the AIUDF, which he described as a communal party.
  • He pledged that, if elected, Congress would introduce a separate law to punish those spreading religious hatred or desecrating places of worship.
  • He accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of making communal statements and questioned selective investigations in the case linked to Zubeen Garg.
  • He noted constructive discussions with potential partners, including Raijor Dal, during a foundation day event in Tezpur.